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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
131
away
Chemistry Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
115
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 29 27 37 38 131
Houston RocketsRockets 37 31 17 30 115

After Action Report

The Bobcats outlasted the Rockets 131-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bobcats cashed in. Bobcats' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.